Friday, February 20, 2026

Bahrain

Holiday announced for schools in Bahrain due to heavy rain

Manama: In the wake of heavy rain in Bahrain, the Ministry of Education has given two more days of holiday to educational institutions. The holiday was announced on Wednesday and Thursday. Institutions of higher education, schools, kindergartens, a The...

UAE Banks Lead Regional Revenue Surge as Digitalization Slashes Branch Costs Across Gulf

Saumitra Sehgal, Head of Financial Services in the Middle East at Roland Berger, a global strategy consultancy, said that the revenue of the UAE bank branches is the highest in the region at US$18.6 million per branch for retail...

Air India flight leaves Bahrain for Delhi with 143 passengers

Air India flight AL 940 has left Delhi for Bahrain International Airport. The flight has a total of 143 passengers including 1 newborn. All the passengers have been blessed with a safe journey. #VandeBharatMission: Air India Flight AI 940 to Delhi departed...

Bahrain go down to Jordan

Bahrain yesterday lost to Jordan 1-2 in a friendly match played at the Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa. The two teams are stepping up preparations ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup and AFC Asian Cup 2023 joint qualifiers. Baha Faisal...

Coronavirus trials and tribulations

CLINICAL trials on Sinopharm are still underway in Bahrain, the authorities confirmed the, while attempting to allay fears voiced by participants. Health Ministry Primary Healthcare Centres chief executive Dr Jaleela Al Sayed Jawad assured that all those who are...

Bahrain beat Syria in friendly

Ismail Abdullatif scored twice as the Bahrain national team yesterday defeated Syria 3-1 in an international friendly played at the Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa. The match was held as part of the two teams’ preparations ahead of the 2022...

Bahrain third happiest Arab country

MANAMA: Bahrain has every reason to smile after it was ranked as the third happiest country in the Arab region. It also jumped to number 35 in the World Happiness Report 2021 out of 149 countries – up five...

STOP THE WASTE! Dumped food costs Bahrain BD94 million

MANAMA: Bahrainis waste the most food among all Arabs, according to a UN report. At an average of 132kg per person, the dumped food cost Bahrain a whopping BD94 .

BAHRAIN: 653 new Covid-19 cases registered

BAHRAIN Covid-19 cases:  yesterday registered 653 new cases of Covid-19 alongside 718 recoveries and one death. A Bahraini woman, 54, died yesterday, taking the total deaths to 473 .

Bahrain News: New sponsorship rules

Bahrain News: Expatriates wishing to sponsor a spouse or children must have a salary of at least BD400. The new conditions were revealed in the Official Gazette published yesterday .

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Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

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Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...

Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not alone. While it’s a common...

Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...